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The Riigikogu is the parliament of Estonia. Its 101 members are elected at general elections for a term of four years. The Riigikogu passes laws and resolutions, exercises parliamentary supervision and ratifies international agreements.

The Riigikogu has 11 standing commitees and 6 select committees. Commitees of investigation and study committees are formed to investigate issues of public interest or problems of significant imprtance.

May 10-13, 2004

07.05.2004 / Agenda

Agenda The 14th Working Week (May 10-13, 2004) of the 3rd Session of the Riigikogu Plenary Assembly

Monday, 10 May

1. Interpellation concerning the theft of the state grain reserve from Rakvere Granary, submitted on March 22, 2004, by Members of the Riigikogu Tõnis Lukas, Helir-Valdor Seeder, Andres Herkel, Tunne Kelam and Peeter Tulviste Reply by Auditor General Mihkel Oviir

2. Interpellation concerning donators missing in the register of donations of the related organisations and Res Publica, submitted on April 12, 2004, by Members of the Riigikogu Küllo Arjakas, Mihhail Stalnuhhin, Eldar Efendijev and Olev Laanjärv Reply by Minister of Justice Ken-Marti Vaher

Tuesday, 11 May

1. Bill on Amendments to the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure Act (348 SE), initiated by the Constitutional Committee First reading Report by member of the Constitutional Committee Avo Üprus

2. Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu On the Organisation of the Activities of Eesti Energia (297 OE), submitted by the Estonian People’s Union Faction First reading Report by member of the Estonian People’s Union Faction Janno Reiljan Report by member of the Economic Affairs Committee Ants Pauls

Wednesday, 12 May

1. Biocides Bill (318 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic Third reading

3. Bill on the Termination of the International Agreements Related to the Baltic Battalion (283 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic Second reading Report by member of the National Defence Committee Maret Maripuu

4. Bill on the Accession to the Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Member States of the European Union (275 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic Second reading Report by member of the Legal Affairs Committee Ain Seppik

5. Bill on Amendments to the Republic of Estonia Education Act, Universities Act, University of Tartu Act, Institutions of Applied Higher Education Act and Recognition of Foreign Professional Qualifications Act (323 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic Second reading Report by Chairman of the Cultural Affairs Committee Olav Aarna

6. Bill on Amendments to the Telecommunications Act, Surveillance Act, Security Authorities Act and Code of Criminal Proceedings (219 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic Second reading Report by member of the Legal Affairs Committee Jaanus Rahumägi

7. Code of Criminal Procedure Implementation Bill (295 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic Second reading Report by Chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee Märt Rask

8. Bill on Amendments to the Strategic Goods Act (354 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic First reading Report by Minister of Foreign Affairs Kristiina Ojuland Report by member of the National Defence Committee Maret Maripuu

9. Bill on Amendments to the Churches and Congregations Act (335 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic First reading Report by Minister of Regional Affairs Jaan Õunapuu Report by member of the Legal Affairs Committee Tiit Mae

10. Bill on Amendments to the Liquid Fuel Act and Fiscal Marking of Liquid Fuel Act (349 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic First reading Report by Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications Meelis Atonen Report by member of the Economic Affairs Committee Henn Pärn

11. Bill on Amendments to the Income Tax Act and Taxation Act (356 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic First reading Report by Minister of Finance Taavi Veskimägi Report by Chairman of the Finance Committee Andres Lipstok

12. Bill on Amendments to the Administrative Cooperation Act (353 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic First reading Report by Minister of Justice Ken-Marti Vaher Report by member of the Constitutional Committee Andres Tarand

13. Bill on Amendments to the State Liability Act and Constitutional Review Proceedings Act (357 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic First reading Report by Minister of Justice Ken-Marti Vaher Report by member of the Constitutional Committee Väino Linde

14. Bill on Amendments to the Peace-Time National Defence Act (341 SE), initiated by the National Defence Committee First reading Report by Deputy Chairman of the National Defence Committee Trivimi Velliste

Thursday, 13 May

1. Bill on the Ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography (346 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic First reading Report by Minister of Social Affairs Marko Pomerants Report by Chairperson of the Social Affairs Committee Mai Treial

2. Medicinal Products Bill (360 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic First reading Report by Minister of Social Affairs Marko Pomerants Report by member of the Social Affairs Committee Andres Kork

On Monday, May 10, after replies to interpellations on the agenda, the microphone is open to unscheduled statements until no further requests for statements are made.

The Question Time takes place on Wednesday, May 12 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.